Blake J. ~ Super Hero Alias: Super-Blake

Age: 6 years old
Weight at Birth: 1 pounds 6 ounces
Weeks Gestation: 26 weeks
Time in the NICU: 14 months

Diagnosis, complications, surgeries?
Blind, non-verbal, seizures, BPD, Undiagnosed genetic syndrome, VSD surgery (cardiac defect) Vitrectomy due to retinal detachment, hernias, fundoplication, g-tube, ear tubes, small bowel obstruction

Why should your child be recognized as “Preemie of the Year”?

Blake has beat the odds of living in so many situations.  He is such a hard worker.  He is learning to talk, eat and walk.  He is my inspiration in life and to so many friends and family. [Read more...]